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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.80, 2,009.25 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.80, 2,009.25 and 450.15 is: 675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.80 : 2,009.25 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.80/2,009.25 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.80x = 2,009.25 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.80x = 904,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,463.89/1,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.07

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